I wonder if this could be shortsighted because the next election, these youth will be voting.

— Leanne Shirtliffe, mom of 15-year-old Vivian Hughes

Leanne
Shirtliffe says her daughter Vivian Hughes qualified for an interview
at the Stampede’s hiring fair, and she had already started to budget the
money she expected to earn when she heard the news that she might earn
less than expected.

“She’s quite disappointed,” Shirtliffe said.
“She’s starting a strong academic program in high school … she doesn’t
want to work when that happens so she was really hoping to save.”

The
lower wage will also apply to students under the age of 18 who work 28
hours a week or less while school is in session. It will also apply for
all hours worked during summer holidays, Christmas and other school
breaks.